Officials must not indulge in theories

Officials must not indulge in theories

From Kompas

As fuel supplies have become increasingly critical in this country the authorities concerned need to take quick decisions to get the crisis under control. In other words, we should not have to be dependent on other countries, and the crisis should not necessarily add to the sufferings of low-income people.

Therefore we call on the executive, legislative and judicial officials to set a concrete example to the community by using official vehicles that are inexpensive and fuel efficient.

Why should they use cars of 2,000 cc that are wasteful of fuel, only to maintain prestige? Alternatively, they could use less elegant vehicles of 1,000 cc or 1,500 cc, at the same time retaining their authority.

This will significantly reduce the financial burden on the state and the officials should do the right thing if they want to be true to their ideals, and not just indulge in debating and theoretical arguments.

DJOKO Jakarta